http://www.samachaar.in Smachaar.in en-us 2010 Samachaar.In Mon, 21 May 2012 12:47:58 GMT Mon, 21 May 2012 12:47:58 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Mallika_meets_Jackie_Chan_again__128369 Mumbai: Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat caught up with international action star Jackie Chan, with whom she featured in "The Myth", at the ongoing 65th Cannes International Film Festival."Met my old friend Jackie Chan, was grea... Mon, 21 May 2012 12:47:58 GMT http://samachaar.in/Rajasthan/Aamir_meets_Gehlot_discusses_female_foeticide_128106 Jaipur: Bollywood star Aamir Khan, whose TV show "Satyamev Jayate" created a storm with its indepth study of female foeticide, Wednesday met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to request the creation of a fast track court to decide ... Wed, 09 May 2012 13:12:28 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Now_Honey_Singh_set_to_conquer_Bollywood_128023 Mumbai: Punjabi rapper, music producer and now celluloid hero ‘Yo Yo’ Honey Singh is heading to B-Town with a song "Mujhe neat pilade sajna", his first in Hindi. The song will feature in Naseeruddin Shah-starrer gangster flick... Tue, 08 May 2012 12:18:21 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Filmmakers_line_up_biopics__with_Bollywood_twist__127847 Mumbai: The commercial success of "The Dirty Picture" gave new life to biopics. Bollywood has now lined up a slew of real people's real stories, though filmmakers admit these are churned out with a dash of entertaining fiction."Pa... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:01:44 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Good_to_maintain_gap_between_similar_films_Anil_127575 Mumbai: Actor Anil Kapoor, who will be seen in "Tezz", an action thriller, after a while, says it is important to keep a gap between two films of the similar genre as it heightens the excitement."I have done a lot of action films ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:25:48 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Dirty_Picture_TV_premiere_stalled_despite_cuts_Bollywood_furious_127553 Mumbai/New Delhi: The much-anticipated television premiere of Vidya Balan starrer "The Dirty Picture" was stalled at the last moment Sunday, despite 59 cuts in the film to make it suitable for television viewing. While film's direct... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:01:54 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Sanjays_tribute_to_Big_B_with_Thodi_si_jo_pi_li_hai_127533 New Delhi: Sanjay Dutt has paid a tribute to Amitabh Bachchan with a remake of the megastar's iconic track "Thodi si jo pi li hai" as part of Ram Gopal Varma's next film "Department".The rights of the song, which was original... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:45:03 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Be_Bollywoods_Chosen_One_127442 New Delhi: If you're interested to be an insider to Bollywood gossip, and to rub shoulders with the Who's Who of tinsel town, here's your chance - a new TV show "The Chosen One".The show, to be aired on UTV Stars, is essentially a hunt ... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:34:44 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Bollywood_in_action_Death_spotlights_safety_measures_127271 Mumbai: From jumping cars to hanging from a skyscraper to sky diving, stunts in the Indian entertainment industry have come a long way. Stuntman Shailendra Singh Bisht's death in Greater Noida has once again put the spotlight on safety measures.... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:44:17 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Ali_Zafar_mesmerises_fans_in_true_Bollywood_style_127267 New Delhi: Ali Zafar, one of the few Pakistani actors with a huge fan base in India, entertained the audience on the second day of Lifestyle Pakistan Expo here when he danced to Bollywood numbers, and appeared on stage with a dhol in his hands.A... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:33:06 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/It_was_nice_as_it_always_happens_says_Shah_Rukh_127226 New York: Unfazed by his detention at a New York airport by US immigration authorities for a couple of hours, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, joked about the incident later at Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.Khan, w... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:28:53 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Shah_Rukh_Khan_detained_at_New_York_airport__127203 New York: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was detained at New York airport for two hours Thursday as he arrived to visit Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.Khan, who was detained by the immigration authorities, was allowe... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:28:22 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/ShahidPriyanka_chemistry_in_Teri_Meri_better_than_Kaminey_127170 New Delhi: Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra will be next seen together in Kunal Kohli's "Teri Meri Kahaani" and the filmmaker says that their onscreen chemistry will be far better than it was in "Kaminey"."In 'Kaminey',... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:21 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/No_time_for_boredom_Priyanka_127165 Mumbai: National award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra says there is no scope for her to get bored in her profession."This is a very funny thing. I don't get bored easily," Priyanka told reporters Wednesday. "I only get bored whe... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:02:42 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Priyanka_hungry_for_more_meaty_roles_127101 New Delhi: After doing more than 30 movies in Bollywood, playing 12 characters in "What's Your Raashee?" and seven characters in "7 Khoon Maaf," actress Priyanka Chopra still craves for more.Director Kunal Kohli roped her in ... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:22:04 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Amitabh_regrets_not_doing_more_films_with_Vidhu_Vinod_126824 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan regrets having worked just once with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra."In the past 30 years, he has worked with me in only one film. I regret that. I hope he gives a thought over that again," the 69-year... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:42:42 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Genelia_Arbaaz_kickstart_IIFA_voting_weekend_126591 New Delhi: A host of Bollywood celebrities, including Arbaaz Khan, Genelia D'Souza and Zoya Akhtar came out to cast their votes to select winners on the first day of IIFA Voting Weekend.Other celebrities who came in were Dia Mirza, composer ... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:57:36 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Saif_plans_3D_Agent_Vinod_sequel_126325 Mumbai: Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, who is eagerly awaiting audience reactions to "Agent Vinod", says he might plan a sequel to the spy thriller, and that too in 3D."I don't understand 3D and don't enjoy it, but my son does. So,... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:39:39 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/_Priyanka_waits_for_Mr_Right_126242 Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is planning to throw a hen party for her best friend Tamanna Sharma's wedding, says she will get married when she finds Mr. Right.  Talking about her own wedding plans, Priyanka said: "The moment ... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:38 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/I_should_be_Begum_of_Pataudi_by_2012_end_Kareena_125996 New Delhi: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Friday said she hopes to settle down with beau Saif Ali Khan and become the 'Begum of Pataudi' by the "end of this year". "Hopefully, by the end of this year," Kareena said at the In... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:43:52 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Akshay_misses_Delhis_smooth_drives_in_Mumbai_125804 New Delhi: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who grew up in the bylanes of Chandni Chowk area here, is proud of the growing infrastructure of the city. And he says he misses such smooth roads and well-connected bridges back in Mumbai."I have ... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:54:14 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/__Big_B_gets_better_comes_out_to_greet_fans_With_Image_125706 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan appeared to have recovered well from his abdominal surgeries when he came out to greet his fans and thanked them for their “love and enthusiasm”.  The 69-year-old, in a white kurta pyajama, Su... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:04:35 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Bollywood_veteran_Joy_Mukherjee_dead_125625 Mumbai: Bollywood veteran Joy Mukherjee, who acted in films like "Love in Simla", died at Lilavati Hospital here Friday, his spokesman said. He was 73.  Mukherjee, who was suffering from thalassemia, is survived by his wife Neel... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:21:54 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/__Ajay_Devgn_my_lucky_charm_Tusshar_Kapoor_125262 Mumbai: Actor Tusshar Kapoor says Ajay Devgn is his lucky charm and that's why he roped him in to do the voiceover in his forthcoming movie "Chaar Din Ki Chandni."  "Yes, definitely, he is my lucky charm. We have done five ... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:55:58 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/__Bollywood_Striptease_speaks_the_truth_Riya_Sen_125216 Mumbai: Indecent proposals are the norm in the Hindi film industry claims author Neeta Shah in her new book "Bollywood Striptease" and actress Riya Sen seconds this, saying she too has had such experiences.  "This book has ... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:38:13 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Chocabloc_for_Abhishek_Wai_to_Mumbai_every_day_125018 Mumbai: Abhishek Bachchan is going through tough schedules. Even as Amitabh Bachchan returned home from hospital, his maternal grandmother Indira Bhaduri is now said to be in another hospital, giving him two major reasons to stay put in Mumbai.Thes... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:36:31 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/_Priyanka_hates_being_grown_up_124966 Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra wants to go back to school -- not to study, but to enjoy the innocence that goes with childhood. She says she doesn't like being a grown up.  "Being a grown up sucks! Too much responsibility...when I was a kid... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:28:22 GMT http://samachaar.in/Health/No_more_surgery_Big_B_fine_124763 Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan has shown signs of improvement, and doctors at the Seven Hills Hospital Friday decided against another surgery on the megastar."The surgery was supposed to happen but after the check up, doctors decided there is ... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:45:01 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/On_Indian_cinemas_centenary_wax_statue_to_honour_Phalke__124734 Mumbai: To mark the centenary of the Indian film industry falling May 3, 2012, a fitting tribute will be paid to its legendary founding father, Dhundiraj G. Phalke, famous as Dadasaheb Phalke, an official said here Friday.  A full-size wa... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:48:56 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/___Piggy_Chops_remembers_Whitney_Houston__124686 New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra, a trained singer herself, says she grew up listening to numbers of Whitney Houston, who died in Los Angeles last week.  "Dedicated this morning to the beautiful Whitney...Listening to her greatest hits whi... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:14:20 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Yes_theres_pain_Big_B_tweets_from_hospital_bed_124490 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who underwent two abdominal surgeries Saturday, tweeted fans about his condition as soon as he could from the hospital bed and thanked them for their wishes, which he feels never fails.Big B's scheduled abdomi... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:53:30 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Cricket_fun_but_challenging_say_Bollywood_actors_124470 Chennai: Bollywood stars and filmmakers participating at the second edition of the Celebrity Cricket League here say it was a good break from their hectic schedules but at the same time represented a good challenge."It is indeed a good brea... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:17:36 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Bollywood_very_friendly_accepting_Aditi_Rao_Hydari_124412 New Delhi: She started off with supporting roles and now with "London, Paris, New York", Aditi Rao Hydari is set for her first lead role. The actress says she is humbled to see how accepting and friendly Bollywood is.  "Whe... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:29:49 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Its_my_birth_right_to_speak_Hindi_Sunny_Leone_124213 Mumbai: Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone, who will be seen playing the lead role in "Jism 2", is working on her Hindi diction and says that it's her birth right to speak the language."The people around me probably think I'm crazy.... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:44:04 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/SRK_mum_on_slapgate_says_reportage_affecting_his_kids_124187 Kolkata/Mumbai: Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan Wednesday refused to categorically state whether he had slapped Shirish Kunder or not but said the reportage on the incident was affecting his kids."Lots of things are being said about my life i... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:47:06 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Agneepath_records_biggest_opening_ever_124143 Mumbai: The beginning of the year saw the biggest opening ever. Karan Johar's 'Agneepath' has set a new record on its opening day and promises to pick up in the weekend like never before.Apparently: .It's strange thing that in perception Agneepath i... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:42:19 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Big_B_turns_chauffer_for_Oprah_Winfrey_124140 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan must be having several chauffers at his disposal, but he decided to drive international talk show queen Oprah Winfrey himself to a party organised in her honour here on Monday night.Upon her arrival in the country's... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:28:03 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Not_questioned_by_customs__Dia_Mirza_123988 New Delhi: Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has rubbished reports that she has been fined for carrying undeclared items worth Rs.200,000 upon her arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.According to a media report, the actress ... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:19:09 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Salman_SRK_named_most_profitable_actors_123954 Mumbai: Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have been named the most profitable actors of the Hindi film industry in India and abroad respectively by ETC Bollywood Business Awards.Actress Kareena Kapoor, who featured in "Bodyguard" and &quo... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:53:24 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Abhisheks_lifealtering_horseriding_lessons_123646 Mumbai: Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who spent his weekend attending a horse-racing competition, says he learnt the biggest lesson of his life while taking riding sessions."When I was a kid, I used to go to Juhu beach along with five-six oth... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:42:19 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Bollywood_mourns_Tiger_Pataudis_death_122223 New Delhi: "Legend", "great captain", "style icon", "gentleman" -- that's how the Bollywood brigade remembered former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi on receiving news of the 70-year-old's d... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:58:09 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/I_dont_blindly_follow_a_fitness_routine_Gul_Panag__122125 Mumbai: Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Gul Panag  who is known to be a fitness enthusiast  believes in having a robust lifestyle but maintains that she doesn't blindly follow a fitness routine."My fitness mantra is adaptabili... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:49:30 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Im_a_big_fan_of_Salman_Khan_Ali_Zafar_122124 Mumbai: Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar  who is slowly making a foothold in the Indian film industry  says he is a big fan of Bollywood star Salman Khan."I'm a big fan of Salman Khan. If I ever do an action film  I would love to... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:48:44 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/_Bollywood_mourns_death_of_Azharuddins_son_122080 New Delhi: The film fraternity Friday expressed shock over the death of ex-cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin's son Ayazuddin, who died of injuries caused in a road accident five days ago.  Many took to twitter to express sorrow over the 19-ye... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:49:42 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/TV_gives_actresses_life_beyond_films_Juhi_Chawla_121840 Mumbai:  Whether it's Preity Zinta  Shilpa Shetty  Raveena Tandon or Madhuri Dixit  many of Bollywood's top actresses have made their presence felt on the small screen and the medium gives them a career choice after films  s... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:07:48 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/___Bodyguard_collects_Rs22_crore_on_first_day_121551 New Delhi: Salman Khan seems to be on an Eid hattrick -- after "Wanted" and "Dabangg", the actor's newly-released film "Bodyguard" has earned Rs.22 crore net on the first day of the release in the domestic market.&nbsp... Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:32:46 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/__Akshaye_to_start_shooting_for_Gali_Gali_from_Friday_121515 Mumbai: Akshaye Khanna starrer “Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai”, a satirical take on the condition of the common man today, is set to go on floors Friday in Bhopal.  Produced by Nitin Manmohan under the banner One Up Entertainmnet Pv... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:07:46 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/Kareena_not_getting_married_soon_Karisma_121108 New Delhi: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor Tuesday denied reports that her younger sister Kareena is set to tie the knot with beau Saif Ali Khan towards the end of 2012."Kareena is not getting married anytime soon," Karisma said here.R... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:37:17 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/__Go_rule_the_music_world_Bollywood_tells_Priyanka_121021 New Delhi: Tinsel town is proud of actress Priyanka Chopra's foray into the music world on a global platform. Her industry friends like Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Farhan Akhtar, Riteish Deshmukh, and filmmaker Kunal Kohli have wished her good lu... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:33:02 GMT http://samachaar.in/Bollywood/___Good_times_for_bromance_in_Bollywood_120996 New Delhi: Forget romance, 'bromance' is the buzzword at the box office. Films like "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", "Delhi Belly" and "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" are bringing alive boy bonding on the big screen, albeit with a rea... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:37:24 GMT